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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0073393_LV20160117_20160627Water Resources ENVIRONMENTAL pNALMY Certified Mail # 7012 1010 0002 1965 6553 Return Receipt Requested June 27, 2016 Vito Montaperto Dana -Hill Corporation 1010 Dana Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792 PAT MCCRORY rvu DONALD R. VAN DER VAART S. JAY ZIMMERMAN proLm, SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(ax6) RECEIVED/NCDEQ/DWR and NPDES W W Permit No. NCO073393 Dana -Hill Corporation JUN 2 8 2016 Dana Hill W WTP Case No. LV-2016-0117 Water Quality Henderson County Permitting Section Dear Permittee: This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $313.93 ($200.00 civil penalty + $113.93 enforcement costs) against Dana -Hill Corporation. This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report (DMR) submitted by Dana -Hill Corporation for the month of January 2016. This review has shown the subject facility to be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES W W Permit No. NC0073393. The violations, which occurred in January 2016, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter. Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Dana -Hill Corporation violated the terms, conditions or requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NCO073393 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(ax2), a civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1(a). Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty assessment against Dana -Hill Corporation: State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources 2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778 829-2964500 100.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit NO.NC0073393, by discharging wastewater into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for BOD - Conc. 100.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.l(a)(6) and Permit NO.NC0073393, by discharging waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for FEC COLI. 2$ 00.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY 113.93 Enforcement Costs 313.93 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: (1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR (2) Submit a written request for remission, OR (3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 r r IF Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered: (1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.I(b) was wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or (5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts" form within thir1y(30)_days of receiot of this notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following address: Wastewater Branch Division of Water Resources 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Option 3• File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings: ' If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all guestions regarding the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows: Office of Administrative Hearings 6714 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6714 Tel: (919) 733-2698 Fax: (919) 733-3478 One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows: Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel Department of Environmental Quality 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601 Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition. Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville Regional Office at (828) 296-4667 or via email atjanet.cantwell@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional upervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ ATTACHMENTS Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File James & James Environmental/ ORC 0 HJI M-ITV-20IMI 171 Case Number: LV-2016-0117 Assessed Party: Dana -Hill Corporation Permit No.: NC0073393 County: Henderson Amount Assessed: $313.93 Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed). (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document); (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences); (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for); (d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance). EXPLANATION: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COUNTY OF HENDERSON IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND STIPULATION OF FACTS Dana -Hill Corporation ) Dana Hill WWTP 1 PERMIT NO. NCO073393 ) CASE NO. LV-2016-0117 Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $313.93 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated June 27, 2016, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment. This the day of 20 SIGNATURE ADDRESS TELEPHONE I PERMIT: NCO073393 FACILITY: Dana Hill VVWTP LIMIT VIOLATION(S) SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 • Effluent ATTACHMENT A Dana -Hill Corporation CASE NUMBER: LV-2016-0117 REGION: Asheville COUNTY: Henderson Violation Date Report MonthlYr Parameter Frequency Unit of Measure Limit Value Calculated Value % Over Limit Violation Type Penalty Amount 1/7/2016 1-2016 BOD, 5-Day (20 Deg. Weekly mg/I 45 59.40 32.0 Daily Maximum $100.00 C) - Concentration Exceeded 1/7/2016 1-2016 Colifonn, Fecal MF, Weekly #/100ml 400 600 50.0 Daily Maximum $100.00 M-FC Broth,44.5C Exceeded DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (File) Violator: Dana -Hill Corporation Facility Name: Dana Hill W WTP Permit Number: NC0073393 County: Henderson Case Number: LV-2016-0117 ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 2) The duration and gravity of the violation; One Daily Max Fecal exceeded the permit limit by 50 %. One Daily Max BOD exceeded the permit limit by 32%. 3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantified. 4) The cost of rectifying the damage; The cost is unknown. 5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; The amount of money saved would include the cost of excess solids removal and additional aeration. It would also include more operating and maintenance time on site and the cost of additional chemical treatment. The amount of money saved would include the cost of collection of the additional samples and the cost of analyzing them at a certified lab. 6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; It does not appear to be either. 7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and There have been no civil penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this violation. 8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. $113.93. Oto ti 2e �C 1 �� — Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Asheville Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ NPPES PERMIT NO. NC0073393 DISCHARGE NO. 001 MONTE JANUARY YEAR mtH FACILITY NAME DANA HILL CORPORATION CLASS I I COUNTY HENDERSON CERTEnED LABORATORY (1) JAMES c JAMES ENVIRONMENTAL MGT., INC. CERTIFICATION NO. 492 Obt addidonal labontoria on the bacllMlddpags 2 of this form) OPERATOR IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE (ORC) DANIELLE HUNTER GRADE II CERTIFICATION NO. 23477 PERSON(S) COLLECTING CITECX BOX IF ORC HAS CHANGED Mal ORIGINAL mid ONE COPY to ATTN: CENTRAL FD.FB DMMN OF WATER QUALITY 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGR, NC 27699-1617 DANIELLE HUNTER BY TWS SIGNATURE.I CERTHY TRAT Tffi9 REPORT 19 ACCURATE AND COMPLETE TO THE BFBI OF MY WWOM73DGX $28-697.0063 lAu D 1201E III I II.II III IIt I II. I II [I � - e®tee / 1 men®a����������■ e� 1.1 © 1 I . men®®��m���t•���� .6Os Facility Status: (Please check one of the following) All monitoring data and sampling frequencies meet permit requirements (imludiug weakly avaragss, ifanAwabla) Compliant All monitoring data and sampling frequencies do NOT meet permit requirements X Noncompsam The permittee shall report to the Director or the appropriate Regional Office any noncompliance that potentially threatens public health or the environment. Any information shall be provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. U the facility is noncompliant, please attack a list of corrective actions being taken and a time -table for improvements to be made as required by Part FLEA of the NPDES permit. "I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel property gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who managed the system, or time persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." DANA HILL COMMUNITY Permittee (Please print or type) 925 DANA RD. HENDERSONVILLE NC 28739 828-697-M3 1150/2015 I'.mams Mdtea P Numb. small address Puma Eqk aDora Certified Laboratory (2) Certified Laboratory (3) Certified Laboratory (4) Certified Laboratory (5) PARAMETER CODES Certification No. Certification No. Certification No. Certification No. Parameter Code assistance may be obtained by calling the NPDES Unit at (919) 907-6300 or by vWunghnp'J4mtd nadew,org&vebtwqtwip/pahMoAdeppform. Use only units of measurement designated in the reporting facility's NPDPS permit for reporting data + No Flow/Discharge From Site: Check this box if no discharge occurs end, as a result, there are no data to be entered for all of the parameters on the DU R for the entire monitoring period +* ORC On Site?: ORC must visit fatality and document visitation of facility as required per 15A NCAC 8G .0204. +++ Signature of Permittee: If signed by other than the permittee, then the delegation of the signatory authority must be on file with the state per 15A NCAC 2B .0506(b)(2)(D). (94� 60-7) JAMES & JAMES•. iMANAGEMENT, INC PO BOX 1354, MOUNTAIN HOME, NC 28758 697-0065 FAX January, 2016 Client: Dana Hill Community NPDES PERMIT NUMBER: NC0073393 Dear Client, We are pleased to notify you that your facility operated most of the month within your National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. We did experience a result that was greater than the permit discharge limits. Your permit has both a monthly maximum and a daily maximum. Your facility exceeded the permit discharge limits on the items listed below: BOD 59.4 mg/I on the 7 h Monthly Average compliant FECAL COLIFORM >600 colonies/100 mis on the 7 h Monthly Average compliant This gave a daily maximum violation on one day and did not give a monthly violation for both the BOD and the Fecal Coliform. We determined that the cause of the violation was due to the blower operating Plant #1 had tripped out over the weekend. The blower was reset, and the water quality did improve from that facility. The effluent of the other two facilities was very clear and obviously compliant. The chlorine residuals from the parallel units was near 1.0 mg/1 and the dechlor was <15 ug/I as permitted. Chlorine tablets were increased on the discharge of plant I and 2 while the plant 1 recovered from this non- compliant status. The facility regained compliance by the second week. matter. You may receive a monetary fine for this month. Thank you for your understanding in this Thank you for choosing James & James as your service company. uanita James